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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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